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S873 KUB

1998 Buell S1

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,805 mi
Last recorded21,805 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Buell S112,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 KUB
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 21,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 21,114 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 20,666 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 20,617 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Misting (2.3.3)

Front Headlight bulb fitted upside down within tollerance on beam test

Fail 12 Feb 2015 20,496 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 20,496 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 20,496 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,103 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 19,662 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,662 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 17,616 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 May 2005 16,978 miles

How Reliable is the Buell S1?

Based on 4,320 MOT tests across 447 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
447
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 48
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 15
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 13
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S873 KUB is a 1998 Buell S1 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Buell S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 12,701 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Buell S1 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S873 KUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell S1 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Buell S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S873 KUB registered?

S873 KUB is a 1998 Buell S1, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S873 KUB safe to buy?

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